FDRS presents Presidential Awards at every annual meeting. Nominations are being sought for two distinguished service awards. The awards are described below: The Frank Panyko Distinguished Service Award recognizes major contributions to FDRS over an extended time period. Criteria are 1) more than 10 years of continuous membership in FDRS, 2) demonstration of outstanding service and leadership in FDRS, and 3) nomination by an FDRS member in good standing.

The Emerging Leadership Award recognizes and encourages serving FDRS in a leadership capacity. Nominees must: 1) have no more than 10 years of continuous service in FDRS, 2) have served on the Board, 3) have not served as President of FDRS, 4) have made documented contributions to the organization, 5) have demonstrated evidence of continued involvement in FDRS leadership, and 6) be nominated by an FDRS member in good standing. The deadline for submitting nominations is June 25, 2013. If you have suggestions for recipients, contact President Elect Tim Woods at:

Timothy A. Woods

University of Kentucky

Department of Agricultural Economics

402 CE Barnhart Building

Lexington, KY 40546

Phone: 859-257-7270

Fax: 859-323-1913

tim.woods@uky.edu

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The William Applebaum Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually by the society for outstanding graduate student research in food distribution and marketing. This scholarship fund is named after William Applebaum, Chief of Staff, Market Research Division: The Kroger Grocery and Baking Company; Assistant General Manager, Stop & Shop, Inc; and Lecturer on Food Distribution and Comparative Marketing, Graduate School of Business Administration, Harvard University.

During his lifetime "Bill" Applebaum continually challenged the Food Distribution Research Society to seek improvements in the food industry. As a founder and supporter of FDRS, Bill allowed the society to name its student research awards and fund after him, and he made a substantial contribution to the fund. The first scholarship was awarded in 1978. Bill did not live to see it presented, but his example and leadership have caused other industry leaders to contribute to this tax deductible fund. The fund has been renamed as the William Applebaum Memorial Fund.

Contributions may be made directly to the Food Distribution Research Society. Contributed funds are invested, and scholarships are given each year to outstanding graduate students studying food distribution and marketing. Originally, the award was $500.00. In 1983, the award was increased to $750, and in 1987 it increased again to $1,000. In 1988, there were more changes. An award of $1,000 was specified for the Ph.D. degree level competition, and an award for $500 at the M.S. degree level was initiated. In 1998, the amounts of these two awards were increased to $1,250 for the Ph.D. and $750 for the M.S. levels of competition, and a new award was established at $500 for a Masters level non-thesis paper.

In addition to cash stipends, recipients also receive complimentary student membership to FDRS and are recognized at the FDRS Annual Conference. The recipients’ domestic travel expenses will be paid by the society. The Ph.D. recipient is also invited to present his/her research at the conference.

For more information and an application form, contact Deacue Fields, Vice President of Education, at:

Deacue Fields

Auburn University

Department of Agric. Economics and Rural Sociology

100B Comer Hall

Auburn, AL 36849

Phone: 334-844-4931

Fax: 334-844-3519

fieldde@auburn.edu

2013 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Frank Panyko Award for Distinguished Service
The Frank Panyko Distinguished Service Award recognizes major contributions to FDRS over an extended time period. Criteria are 1) more than 10 years of continuous membership in FDRS, 2) demonstration of outstanding service and leadership in FDRS, and 3) nomination by an FDRS member in good standing.

The Emerging Leadership Award recognizes and encourages serving FDRS in a leadership capacity. Nominees must: 1) have no more than 10 years of continuous service in FDRS, 2) have served on the Board, 3) have not served as President of FDRS, 4) have made documented contributions to the organization, 5) have demonstrated evidence of continued involvement in FDRS leadership, and 6) be nominated by an FDRS member in good standing.

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Research and Communication recognizes outstanding basic or applied research in food distribution and marketing. Selection is made from journal articles published between annual conferences.